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New children’s book ‘Flap Your Hands’ celebrates stimming as expression
ResumePeople with autism often face a stigma for stimming — a repetitive behavior to regulate emotions that can sometimes look like someone flapping their hands or wiggling their fingers.
The children’s book "Flap Your Hands: A Celebration of Stimming" presents an opposing narrative; stimming is natural and wonderful, taking families through a colorful journey of acceptance and joy.
Here & Now’s Deepa Fernandes speaks with author and illustrator Steve Asbell.
This segment aired on March 18, 2024.